T26-252 Temporary, Part-Time (40%) Counsellor

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 116,000; Part time

Job summary

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education, Cultus Lake Swílhcha Community School, seeks an Elementary School Counsellor. This temporary 40% position requires a Masters in counselling psychology and expertise in behaviour support and inclusive education.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed practices, RTI/SEL, and collaboration with teachers, families, and Indigenous education staff. Applications close Sept 25, 2026.

Qualifications

• Master's degree recognized by the College of Teachers in counselling psychology or related discipline with focus on behaviour disorders and counselling.
• Knowledge of the Ministry of Education's philosophy, teaching practices, and evaluation/assessment procedures as they relate to behaviour and mental health support.
• Experience in collecting behavioural information and performing screenings/assessments to complete Functional Behaviour Assessments and Positive Behaviour Support Plans.
• Experience in development, implementation and evaluation of CBIEPs with classroom teachers, parents, students and district personnel.
• Implementation of teaching practices aligning with BC Educators Professional Standards.
• Ability to provide in-service and coaching to teachers on trauma-informed behaviour support and mental health literacy.
• Ability to collaborate with a team to support students' academic, personal, social and emotional development.
• Experience planning inclusively using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) for diverse learners, co-planning/co-teaching SEL with teachers.
• Experience supporting students through RTI framework with SEL concepts.
• Commitment to First Peoples Principles of Learning in SEL and respectful student support.
• Understanding of Tier 1-3 supports for student social/emotional/mental health needs and collaboration with staff to plan supports.
• Ability to lead school-based teams and monitor student progress with learning plans and competency-based education.
• Commitment to connecting families with appropriate community supports and services.
• Commitment to professional learning as a counsellor.

Responsibilities

• Lead counselling services focusing on student social, emotional and behavioural development.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and district staff to implement supports and plans.
• Provide coaching to staff on trauma-informed practices and SEL integration.
• Coordinate with allied staff to deliver universal design and inclusive practices.
• Support transitions and monitor progress using student learning plans.

Skills

Behavioural screening

RTI framework

UDL design

Trauma-informed support

Collaboration with teachers

Education

Master's degree in counselling psychology

Job description

Posting Number

Posting Number : T 2 6- 252

Date Issued: September 17, 2026

POSITION

Worksite: Cultus Lake Swílhcha Community School

Contract Type: Temporary, Part-Time (40%)

Assignment Area(s): Elementary School Counsellor

Salary Range: $63,347 to $116,190 (range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance to the collective agreement)

Effective Date: Immediately until no later than June 30, 2027 (or return of teacher)

Deadline for Applications: Friday, September 25, 2026 – 12:00 pm

Required Abilities, Qualifications and Experience:

• Master's degree, recognized by the College of Teachers, in counselling psychology or a related discipline with a focus on behaviour disorders and counselling
• Knowledge of, and demonstrated application of the Ministry of Education's current philosophy, teaching practices, and evaluation/assessment/reporting procedures as outlined in the Manual of Policies, Procedures and Guidelines for Special Education Services, as it relates to behavior and mental health support
• Demonstrated ability to collect behavioural information and perform behavioural screening and/or assessments to complete Functional Behaviour Assessments and Positive Behaviour Support Plans
• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of CBIEPs in consultation with the classroom teacher(s), parent(s), student and district personnel.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to implement teaching practices that align with the Professional Standards for BC Educators.
• Demonstrated ability to provide in-service and coaching to teachers in the area of trauma-informed behaviour support and mental health literacy
• Demonstrated ability to collaboratewith a team (ex. child and youth care work and Indigenous Education Assistant) to provide a continuum of services that support the academic, personal, social, and emotional development of students
• Demonstrated ability to plan inclusively usingUniversal Design for Learning (UDL) to allow multiple access points for learners with differing abilities, interests, and needs with a commitment to co-plan and/or co-teach SEL with classroom teachers
• Demonstrated experience supporting students through a Response to Intervention (RTI) Framework with SEL concepts
• Knowledge of, and demonstrated commitment to implementing the First People's Principals of Learning with respect to supporting SEL development in the class, and providing individual student support that is respectful of culture and beliefs
• Understanding of Tier 1, 2, and 3 supports for students' social/emotional learning and/or mental health needs, and a demonstrated ability to collaborate with staff to plan for and support students
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to support student transitions into, within and out of school
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership at the school-based team
• Demonstrated experience in monitoring student progress using student learning plans, and competency-based individual education
• Demonstrated experience connecting families with the appropriate community supports and services
• Demonstrated commitment to professional learning as a counsellor

For Further Information Contact: Lisa Wallace, Principal of Cultus Elementary [phone]